Motivational Monday at RISE 😊 We journaled about what motivates us and finished the day decorating the sidewalk with words and phrases to help motivate HCMS students as they enter the school in the morning to continue TN Ready testing. We also finished and hung the grid mural with famous Growth Mindset individuals. #RISEAfterschoolTN Source

Today was Terrific Tuesday at Rise! We journaled and discussed about something terrific that happened today but the highlight was going outside and blowing “Trouble Bubbles”. What are trouble bubbles you ask? We thought about things that were troubling us and watched them blow away and disappear! Everyone makes mistakes but it’s what you learn from those mistakes that help … Read More

This week, RISE Students have been learning about the importance of having a Growth Mindset. “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” Our students have … Read More

We had a fantastic turnout for our RISE Parent Night Fiesta! Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who helped make it a success! We love our RISE kids and teachers! The kids cooked corn and black bean quesadillas and made salsa for our families. The Drama Club entertained with a couple of songs from their upcoming production of … Read More

Piñatas are starting to take shape! Exciting things happening! #RISEAfterschoolTN #hcbest4kids Source

Piñatas! Creating, researching….collaborating and learning while having fun! #RISEAfterschoolTN Source

Messy is an understatement…the fun was priceless! Making piñatas RISE style! It’s a process! #RISEAfterschoolTN Source

Part 2 of dancing with Señorita! #RISEAfterschoolTN Source

We had some fun with Señorita before leaving this afternoon. Learning some “salsa” as we prepare for our upcoming fiesta! #RISEAfterschoolTN Source

It worked…our creatures grew crystals…well almost all. We learned about saturated solutions and how as these solutions cool the salt is pushed out as solid and form crystals on our pipe cleaner creatures. #RISEAfterschoolTN Source